South Carolina Investigations Editor bei McClatchy

The State seeks an experienced investigative journalist to lead our statewide investigations and projects team, working with reporters in three South Carolina newsrooms.

 Applicants should be hungry to lead the kind of work that reveals what others want to hide, holds those in power to account, engages communities and drives change. They should have a track record of generating highly relevant project ideas and delivering ambitious multimedia storytelling and reporting..   

We’re looking for a creative collaborator who will lead a team of reporters at The State, The Island Packet in Hilton Head and the Myrtle Beach Sun News and engage with the wider newsroom staff on high-level accountability work. 

We’re looking for an experienced journalist who:  

• Is determined to deliver ambitious investigative journalism that makes a difference, and has a track record of doing so  
• Excels at leading teams to generate high-interest, high-impact ideas  
• Consistently delivers bulletproof, camera-ready projects  
• Understands when to engage the newsroom’s top reporters on breaking news, and when to protect them for deeper work  
• Strikes a balance between quick-turn investigations and Capital P projects  
• Appreciates the power of AI as an investigative tool and stays current on emerging technologies  
• Communicates early and often with all newsroom stakeholders  
• Is a leader who can bring the best out of veterans and emerging journalists alike, and have fun doing it  

Requirements:  

• Substantial investigative experience and experience leading teams  
• An understanding of digital publishing, online metrics and reader engagement, and how to use these tools to elevate projects and engagement  
• Commitment to representing the diversity of our community in coverage and staff  
• College degree or equivalent experience  
• This position is based in Columbia, with hybrid flexibility to work both in the office and at home 

What we’ll bring:

Columbia is a university town and state capital full of vibrancy and things to do, nestled less than a two-hour drive northwest to the mountains and a 90-minute drive to the beach in the other direction. Columbia is a fun, sports-loving city that is welcoming to newcomers and more affordable than most cities its size.

As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on well-being and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends. 

Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. For more information on McClatchy's benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.  

To apply:  

Please include a persuasive cover letter, your resume, and four to six examples of projects you have led, highlighting your role in each. 

About McClatchy: 

The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month,The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.

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